The Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (Ericae.net) is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to advancing knowledge in educational assessment, evaluation, and research methodology. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or policymaker, Ericae provides the tools, insights, and guidance needed to understand how learning is measured—and how those measurements can be used to improve outcomes.
At its core, Ericae is built to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll find foundational content that explains essential concepts like validity, reliability, and different types of assessment, alongside more advanced material covering psychometrics, data analysis, and research design. For those actively working in education, the site also offers practical strategies for classroom assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Ericae goes beyond traditional content by serving as a true resource hub. Visitors can explore curated reading paths through the Assessment Library, access peer-reviewed research from the Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation (PARE) journal, and utilize tools like the Test Locator and ERIC database guides to find high-quality academic resources. Downloadable templates, rubrics, and evaluation tools are also available to support real-world application.
As education continues to evolve, Ericae remains focused on the future—covering topics like digital assessment, artificial intelligence, equity in measurement, and responsible data use. The goal is not just to inform, but to empower users to make better decisions, design better assessments, and contribute to more effective and equitable educational systems.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, Ericae is your trusted guide to understanding and improving educational assessment and evaluation.
The Role of IEPs in Assessment
Learn the role of IEPs in assessment and how they align goals, accommodations, and progress tracking to support fair student evaluation.
What Is Special Education Assessment?
Learn what special education assessment means, how schools identify student needs, and how it guides services, support, and instruction.
Continuous Improvement in Higher Education
Learn how continuous improvement in higher education uses evidence to strengthen teaching, programs, and student support for better outcomes.
Best Practices for University Assessment Systems
Discover best practices for university assessment systems that improve learning, support fair decisions, and strengthen accreditation results.
Challenges in Higher Ed Assessment
Explore the biggest challenges in higher ed assessment and how better evidence can improve student success, teaching quality, and accountability.
Using Data for Accreditation Reviews
Using data for accreditation reviews to show quality, meet standards, and prove continuous improvement with confidence and clarity.
Assessment Committees and Governance
Learn how assessment committees and governance help colleges measure learning, improve quality, and make stronger academic decisions with confidence.
Faculty Roles in Assessment Processes
Discover how faculty roles in assessment processes improve student learning, strengthen programs, and help institutions prove results.
Portfolio Assessment in Higher Education
Explore how portfolio assessment in higher education reveals student growth, skills, and reflection beyond exams—and why it improves learning.
Capstone Projects as Assessment Tools
Capstone projects as assessment tools show what exams miss—applied learning, problem solving, and real-world communication that matters.
Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Learn how institutional effectiveness and assessment help colleges set goals, measure results, use evidence, and improve programs.
Measuring Student Learning Outcomes in Universities
Learn how measuring student learning outcomes helps universities improve teaching, prove impact, and build a stronger evidence-based education.
Assessment in Online College Courses
Assessment in online college courses helps instructors measure learning, verify integrity, and improve teaching to support student success.
Using Rubrics in Higher Education
Using rubrics in higher education to grade more consistently, set clear expectations, and make assessment a stronger tool for learning.
Course-Level Assessment Strategies for Universities
Course-level assessment strategies help universities prove learning outcomes, improve teaching, and make smarter program decisions.